Pledge of Allegiance

The NELSON COUNTY BOARD of EDUCATION, representatives of our citizens
 and entrusted with their children,
 pledges to support the mission of the NELSON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
 by setting visionary direction through effective policy, oversight
 and efficient resource management.

VISION STATEMENT

QUALITY EDUCATION NOW-LEARNING FOR LIFE

OKHMS students

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve consent items as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Adam Wheatley and a second by Mr. Nicky Rapier.

Continuing Contract List for 2012-2013

The certified employees listed below have fulfilled the requirements to be placed on a continuing contract with the Nelson County School System.

Robert Morris                    Boston

Randy Jury                       OKH Middle

Kim Smitas                      OKH Middle

Amie Culver                      OKH Middle

Susannah Taylor              OKH Middle

Jennifer Miller                   OKH Middle

Brittany Alvey                   New Haven

Tia Palmer                       New Haven

Stacey Cheva                  NCELC

Meredith Reynolds          Cox’s Creek

Nancy Ballard                  Foster Heights

Jennifer Frederick            Foster Heights

Eric Gilpin                         Nelson County High School

John Hammond                Nelson County High School

Shelley Breeding              District

Leah Riggs                           District

Robyn Mays                        District

Issue:     Approve work at TNHS to improve the athletic facilities at TNHS.  
              A BG 1 will be forthcoming in June. 

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve work at TNHS to improve the athletic facilities at TNHS was passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Larry Pate.

ISSUE:  Dual compartment sinks were installed in the art room and swivel faucets were not specified. Knights Mechanical will provide swivel faucets for $125.00.

RECOMMENDED MOTION:     I move that the Nelson County Board of Education approve change order #28 for Thomas Nelson High School Phase 2.

Motion Passed:  I move that the Nelson County Board of Education approve change order #28 for Thomas Nelson High School Phase 2. passed with a motion by Mr. Adam Wheatley and a second by Mr. Frank Hall.

ISSUE:  After review by the local code official it was determined that several exit signs needed to be relocated. Alternative Electrical Services will provide labor and material for $383.00.

Motion Passed:  Approval of Change Order #29 for Thomas Nelson High School Phase 2 was passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Frank Hall.

ISSUE:   When exterior door #302 was ordered the hardware schedule did not include weather stripping, threshold etc. M&J Construction will provide labor to install for $129.80.

Motion Passed:  Approval of Change Order #30 for Thomas Nelson High School Phase 2 was passed with a motion by Mr. Adam Wheatley and a second by Mr. Larry Pate.

ISSUE: When exterior door #302 was ordered the hardware schedule did not include weather stripping, threshold etc. Schiller Architectural Hardware will provide materials for $145.93.

Motion Passed:  Approval of Change Order #31 for Thomas Nelson High School Phase 2 was passed with a motion by Mr. Adam Wheatley and a second by Mr. Nicky Rapier.

ISSUE:  A section of sewer line to be installed in Phase 1 was going to interfere with Phase 3 construction. Resulting in a material and labor credit of $911.03 from Knight’s Mechanical. The construction of this sewer line will take place in Phase 3.

Motion Passed:  Approval of Change Order #63 for Thomas Nelson High School Phase 1 was passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Adam Wheatley.

ISSUE:  A pipe bollard was eliminated with the revisions to the dumpster enclosure in order to coordinate with Phase 2 construction, resulting in a labor and material credit of $237.83 from M&J Construction.

Motion Passed:  Approval of Change Order #67 for Thomas Nelson High School Phase 1 was passed with a motion by Mr. Frank Hall and a second by Mr. Larry Pate.

ISSUE:   Some doorstops were changed in various locations to prevent doors from hitting the walls. M&J Construction will provide labor to install for $516.25.

Motion Passed:  Approval of Change Order #72 for Thomas Nelson High School Phase 1 was passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Pate and a second by Mr. Adam Wheatley.

ISSUE:  Due to changing the volleyball court layout, an extra volleyball sleeve will need to be installed. Toadvine Enterprises will provide materials for $120.00.

Motion Passed:  Approval of Change Order #77 for Thomas Nelson High School Phase 1 was passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Larry Pate.

ISSUE:  A 3 compartment sink was added in the Basketball/Volleyball concession stand, and 2 small propane cylinders for science labs were eliminated and replaced with one large propane tank. Knights Mechanical will provide labor and material for the sink at a cost of $815.00, a credit of $3350.00 will be received from Knight’s for the propane cylinders. The total results in a credit of $2535.00 from Knight’s Mechanical.

Motion Passed:  Approval of Change Order #79 for Thomas Nelson High School Phase 1 was passed with a motion by Mr. Frank Hall and a second by Mr. Adam Wheatley.

ISSUE:  After review by the local code official several exit signs were required to be relocated. Alternative Electrical Services will provide labor and materials for $754.00.

Motion Passed:  Approval of Change Order #80 for Thomas Nelson High School Phase 1 was passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Larry Pate.

ISSUE:  By owners request benches were removed from the football locker room. Floor outlets were installed beneath the benches creating a trip hazard after removal. Alternative Electrical Services will provide labor and material for removal of these outlets for $2589.00.

Motion Passed:  Approval of Change Order #81 for Thomas Nelson High School Phase 1 was passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Adam Wheatley.

ISSUE:  The following vendor has completed all contractual obligations for the bid packages listed and have applied for final payment. All work has been inspected by architects, construction manager, and owners and found acceptable.

Motion Passed:  Approval of final payment for vendor listed was passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Adam Wheatley.

ISSUE: The following vendor has completed all contractual obligations for the bid packages listed and have applied for final payment. All work has been inspected by architects, construction manager, and owners and found acceptable.

              BP#6  Acoustical/Drywall, Bennett’s Carpets.                      $3,426.18

Motion Passed:  Approval of final payment for vendor listed was passed with a motion by Mr. Frank Hall and a second by Mr. Larry Pate.

ISSUE: The following vendor has completed all contractual obligations for the bid packages listed and have applied for final payment. All work has been inspected by architects, construction manager, and owners and found acceptable.

                         BP# 14 Electrical, AES.                        $10,068.08

Motion Passed:  Approval of final payment for vendor listed was passed with a motion by Mr. Adam Wheatley and a second by Mr. Nicky Rapier.

The following vendor has completed all contractual obligations for the bid packages listed and have applied for final payment. All work has been inspected by architects, construction manager, and owners and found acceptable.

        BP#7 Doors/Frames/Hardware, Athens Commercial            $7,858.13

Motion Passed:  Approval of final payment for vendor listed was passed with a motion by Mr. Frank Hall and a second by Mr. Larry Pate.

ISSUE:  The following vendor has completed all contractual obligations for the bid packages listed and have applied for final payment. All work has been inspected by architects, construction manager, and owners and found acceptable.

                 BP#16 Fire Protection, Landmark Sprinkler              $1,658.75

Motion Passed:  Approval of final payment for vendor listed was passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Pate and a second by Mr. Nicky Rapier.

ISSUE:   The following vendor has completed all contractual obligations for the bid packages listed and have applied for final payment. All work has been inspected by architects, construction manager, and owners and found acceptable.

                         BP#17  Electrical, Johnson Group                 $21,899.26

Motion Passed:  Action to table approval of Final Payout # 17, Johnson Group for Foster Heights Elementary Phase 2 passed with a motion by Mr. Frank Hall and a second by Mr. Nicky Rapier.

ISSUE:  The following vendor has completed all contractual obligations for the bid packages listed and have applied for final payment. All work has been inspected by architects, construction manager, and owners and found acceptable.

              BP# 9 Plumbing/HVAC, Knight’s Mechanical.                       $7,549.10

Motion Passed:  Approval of final payment for vendor listed was passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Pate and a second by Mr. Adam Wheatley.

ISSUE:   The following vendor has completed all contractual obligations for
the bid packages listed and have applied for final payment. All work has been inspected by architects, construction manager, and owners and found acceptable.

              BP# 9 Ceramic Tile, Mazzoli Associates.                   $3,923.00

Motion Passed:  Approval of final payment for vendor listed was passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Frank Hall.

ISSUE:  Approval of audit contract submitted by Smith & Company CPA’s for fiscal 2011-2012.

Motion Passed:  The Nelson County Board of Education approved the audit contract as submitted by Smith & Company CPA’s for fiscal 2011-2012, passed with a motion by Mr. Frank Hall and a second by Mr. Adam Wheatley.

Approval of the the attached Tentative Budget for 2012-2013.

Motion Passed:  Approval of attached Tentative budget for 2012-2013 was passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Adam Wheatley.

Contract for custodial services at TNHS for fiscal 2012-2013 to GCA Services Group.  If approved we will also be assigning at least one staff custodian to TNHS. Savings of approximately $50,000 will be realized by the district if approved.

Motion Passed:  Approval of the Contract for custodial services at TNHS for fiscal 2012-2013 to GCA Services Group passed with a motion by Mr. Adam Wheatley and a second by Mr. Larry Pate.

Approval for the the attached licensing agreement for items sold by I High at Thomas Nelson High School. 

Motion Passed:  Approval for the the attached licensing agreement for items sold by I High at Thomas Nelson and Nelson County High Schools was passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Larry Pate.

Subject:  Memorandum of Agreement between Nelson County Schools and Central Kentucky Head Start for 2012-2013.

Issue:  It is recommended that the Board approve the proposed Memorandum between Nelson County Schools and Central Kentucky Head Start.  The purpose of this agreement is to help Nelson County Schools and Central Kentucky Head Start work as a team in their shared responsibilities as defined by federal and state laws. 

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve the Memorandum between Nelson County Schools and Central Kentucky Head Start as proposed. passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Adam Wheatley.

The Board of Education will be provided with information regarding a Summarize Impact from the Nelson County Technology Grants awarded in December 2011 and an overview from the “Bring Your Own Technology” initiative activated in January 2012. 

Guest Comment Policy
Any person wishing to address the Board may do so by following these rules:
Individuals representing themselves are limited to 3 minutes.
Individuals representing a group are limited to 5 minutes.
Please step up to the microphone, state your name and address, and, if you represent a group, state the name of the group you are representing.

Motion Passed:  Motion to adjourn the Regular Session of the Nelson County Board of Education was passed with a motion by Mr. Adam Wheatley and a second by Mr. Larry Pate.

Motion Passed:  Action to convene an Executive Session of the Nelson County Board of Education was passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Frank Hall.

Motion Passed:  Action to adjourn the Executive Session of the Nelson County Board of Education per KRS 61. was passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Frank Hall.

Motion Passed:  Action to adjourn the Regular Session of the Nelson County Board of Education was passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Adam Wheatley.